fla-tls

I was driving back from Panama City Beach this weekend when I ended up stopping at a red light next to a nice looking BMW 740i. I didn't intend on racing, but when the light turned green, the sound from his engine made me instinctively floor my gas pedal.

This BMW never really had a chance. With each shift he fell further behind me. At no time did he gain even a foot on me. By the time I was at 65-75 he was a full car length behind me (we were in a 65 zone, so the speed was not that big of a deal). He made a left turn soon after and that was that.

I thought that V8 would give me a better run. I guess it is a pretty heavy car...

WdnUlik2no

I suspect you are talking about an older model 7-series (740i). If so then he never really had a chance against you regardless of the V8. Yep, that car is very heavy; well over 2 tons, and only has 282HP. 0 - 60 time for it is almost 7 seconds. I don't know why he even wanted to challenge you.

bkzjimmy

i was board so.......
Car-Stats.com Report for 2001 BMW 740i
Obtained from R&T November, 2001
0-60: 6.1 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 14.6
1/4 Speed: 95

Car-Stats.com Report for 1996 BMW 740i
Obtained from
0-60: 7.7 Transmission: Unknown
1/4 Mile: 15.9
1/4 Speed:

BTW....fla-tls u never said what kinda car u have

wackjum

His signature says 2002 TL-S WDP w/Navi - Alphawerks Headers - Comptech Icebox w/K&N filter - UR Pulley Set - NGK Iridium IX Plugs

So I'm guessing he has a 2002 TL-S with navi, headers, intake, pulley, Iridium spark plugs?

03Sheermax

Good kill. If you were stock maybe the 740i depending on which year would have had better shot at you.

Pro Stock John

Nice.

I raced an older one in my 99 (x-state police) Tahoe and beat one by 2 car lengths to 150mph.

fla-tls

It was one of the newer 740i's, so I'm pretty happy with my results.

Give wackjum a prize - my signature says it all.

Phesto

what about the 745il could you mess with that.........lets find some stats

<---------not bored enuff

ResidualFreedom

Car-Stats.com Report for 2000 BMW 740iL
Obtained from C&D November, 1999
0-60: 7.2 Transmission: Unknown
1/4 Mile: 15.6



Car-Stats.com Report for 2003 BMW 745i
Obtained from MT January, 2003
0-60: 6.4 Transmission: Unknown
1/4 Mile: 14.6
1/4 Speed: 98



Car-Stats.com Report for 1999 BMW 750iL
Obtained from MT April, 1999
0-60: 7.3 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 15.5
1/4 Speed: 96



Car-Stats.com Report for 2001 BMW 540i Sport
Obtained from MT September, 2001
0-60: 6.6 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 14.6
1/4 Speed: 95



Car-Stats.com Report for 2001 BMW 540i
Obtained from C&D September, 2001
0-60: 5.7 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 14.3
1/4 Speed: 97



Car-Stats.com Report for 2002 BMW 330i
Obtained from R&T July, 2002
0-60: 6.1 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 14.7
1/4 Speed: 96



Car-Stats.com Report for 1997 BMW M3
Obtained from C&D August, 1997
0-60: 5.5 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 14
1/4 Speed: 99



Car-Stats.com Report for 2002 Acura 3.2TL Type S
Obtained from R&T July, 2001
0-60: 6.2 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 14.8
1/4 Speed: 96


any more?....lol

ResidualFreedom

Car-Stats.com Report for 2002 Acura RSX Type-S
Obtained from C&D August, 2001
0-60: 6.1 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 14.8
1/4 Speed: 95

Phesto

hahaha thanks Residual, that should be put to rest now.......

bkzjimmy

I'M RETARDED

03Sheermax

That's pretty good for a 240hp vehicle weighing in at 3300+lbs.

THE TURBONATOR

hmm..big difference between the 01' 540I and 540 Sport to 60? must be a misprint...

ResidualFreedom

Also two different companies doing the tests 0.3 seconds is around 3 legnths faster correct? I don't know if the sport changed the gearing and engine or if it was simply astetics.. three legnths in the 1/4 is quite a difference, mind you we are splitting hairs here.

Just noticed the 60's are almost a second apart.. that must be a misprint, I copied and pasted the info so I know I didn't fudge it.

ou sig

ya no kidding, you really cant take the #'s these magazines get to heart - there are a lot of real world conditions that can change stats like these drastically